For my Book Report I chose two books that correlated with one another. A major problem children face today is drug and alcohol abuse, it effects them developmentally in many ways, socially, physically, emotionally, and cognitively. These books cover the issues children face with this epidemic and how the some schools and society help this problem.

More than 50 percent of children will eventually experience some level of physical or emotional maltreatment at school. Disciplinary measures, such as paddling, verbal assaults, strip searches, massive drug screening, and confinement, are not only emotional and physical damaging, they undermine the very same institution they claim to protect (Hyman & Snook, 1999).

Being in the Education system, it is very important to know what is going on with students in the school. There could be anything going on with a student, which may be the reason why that child is acting out. It could be problems at the home, and the child turns to drugs and eventually will bring them to the school. Drug problems in the school are not all blamed on problems at home. It can even be blamed on students using and abusing drugs because of a sport that they are involved in or even peer pressure, which plays a major factor in the drug use of children as young as 7 and 8 today. As parents and teachers there is so much that they can do to decrease the drug use problem in the child's school. It not only has an effect on the children that abuse the drugs, but also on the students that are around them and even the teachers. We see so many of our schools turn bad due to drug related issues that no administrator wants to face. They rather give up on the school, rather than fight for whats theirs at any cost. I know that problems such as these are seen everywhere. Sometimes it is noticeable and other times it is not. I graduated from high school a few years ago, and I know...

...Write a Book Review
Your opinion is important—don't be afraid to voice it in a book review
Writing a book review is not the same as writing a bookreport or a summary. A book review is a critical analysis of a published work that assesses the work's strengths and weaknesses. A prominent reviewer can have a major impact on a book's reception. Many authors strive to have their books reviewed by a professional because a published review (even a negative one) can be a great source of publicity. One need look no further than Oprah Winfrey's famed Book Club to see the effect that this type of publicity can have on a book's sales. There are countless book review examples, but first, let's discuss how to write a book review.
You aren't in high school anymore
As mentioned, a book review is not a bookreport. Resist the temptation to summarize the character, plot, theme, and setting, which was probably the formula you used in your high school English classes. Your readers are not interested in having the book re-told to them, and are certainly not interested in having the ending spoiled. To become a legitimate book reviewer, you need to be able to tell your readers whether the book you are reviewing is interesting, thorough, original, and worth spending money...

...Thing(ness)
1. Read this (this thing 1 cm. below)
P. J. O’Rourke, the political satirist, reviews in this issue a new book about Starbucks. He told us, in an e-mail exchange, how he brews his own reviews: “I read something I’m reviewing the same way I read other things except more so. That is, I already keep a commonplace book (a file folder, really) for quotations, ideas, information, etc. If I’m going to write a review I mark the work for myself, but besides underlining what interests me I also underline what — as far as I can tell — interested the author. By the time I’m done I have an outline for the review. All I have to do is figure out a smart-aleck lead sentence and a wiseacre ending.”1
2. Then read the “How to write a Book Review” article on the very next page. Yes, it is a bit long but the information is really quite good.
3. Over the week go to www.salon.com or to http://www.nytimes.com/pages/books read at least five reviews and then divide them into good and bad reviews. Think about the specific qualities that define the better ones. The article from step two of this process will be helpful at this point. At the end of the day a good book review sees an interesting pattern or spins your understanding of the book in a new and delightful way…and importantly is enjoyable to read (as a writer you need to have fun savaging the book, exploring it,...

...Example of Book Review
The Ka, a novel
An example of book review writing can be found listed with most books sold on the Net and on the writer’s Web sites.
A good sample book review would pertain to writing your personal feelings about a book that you’ve read.
Writing a book review is not to be confused with writing a summary of a book. Writing a summary is a totally different matter and that will be covered eventually in my Articles section.
In my opinion, no real format exists for writing book reviews. Writing help may not be needed. An example of book review variations is shown below.
Some rules do apply, however, and you will see that they are loose and easy to apply.
On this page, you will find reviews pertaining to my paranormal Egyptian fantasy novel, The Ka. You can also…
Read and analyze the first chapter of The Ka.
Read and analyze the lengthy character list for The Ka.
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Some Dos and Don’ts
of Writing Book Reviews
Do ~
State how you feel about the story overall.
Did you get emotionally involved?
(Sample: I cried at the ending. What happens to the main character is something I can easily relate to.)
Point out what you liked about the plot.
The setting. The season. Time period. The writer’s ability. Anything that moved you.
(Sample: The descriptions of the...

...How to Write a Book Review
A book review is a description, critical analysis, and an evaluation on the quality, meaning, and significance of a book, not a retelling. It should focus on the book's purpose, content, and authority. A critical book review is not a bookreport or a summary. It is a reaction paper in which strengths and weaknesses of the material are analyzed. It should include a statement of what the author has tried to do, evaluates how well (in the opinion of the reviewer) the author has succeeded, and presents evidence to support this evaluation.
There is no right way to write a book review. Book reviews are highly personal and reflect the opinions of the reviewer. A review can be as short as 50-100 words, or as long as 1500 words, depending on the purpose of the review.
The following are standard procedures for writing book reviews; they are suggestions, not formulae that must be used.
1. Write a statement giving essential information about the book: title, author, first copyright date, type of book, general subject matter, special features (maps, color plates, etc.), price and ISBN.
2. State the author’s purpose in writing the book. Sometimes authors state their purpose in the preface or the first chapter. When they do not, you may arrive at an understanding of the book’s...

...16-22.As we approach another due date Friday, I thought this was some helpful information that was sent to us via the GAVS math department. As you work on your class(es) this week, keep these tips in mind.
Long hours on the computer can take its toll on your physical and mental health. There are many things that help promote good digital health.
1. To start, keep a bottle of water handy. It is important to stay hydrated throughout the day and time can pass very quickly while on the computer.
2. Take frequent breaks throughout the day. This helps you to refocus, reset, and put things into perspective.
3. Exercise good posture. Set your work station to allow you to use your computer from different positions. You will want to move your body but still get work done Assignment 1: The Kiersey Temperament Activity
To introduce you to trait theory, please go to the Keirsey Temperament Web Site. After you complete the Keirsey Temperament Sorter be sure to answer the questions and submit your responses to the dropbox.
Then answer the following questions, which can be downloaded here or on the side.
1.What specific temperaments does the Keirsey Temperament Sorter identify?
2.Describe one person (a historical figure or celebrity) who fits each of the basic temperaments identified by the Keirsey Temperament Sorter and explain why this individual's personality can be labeled in this category.
3.How do you feel about your score? Do you agree or disagree with...

...oneself) is not acceptable for this assignment, nor is it an effective method for changing a behavior. There are other examples of positive punishment that are mildly annoying rather than painful and possibly more effective (e.g., clapping/coughing every time a friend says “literally” rather than punching them). This assignment will be more valuable to you if you think about the different types of things you can do and how they might affect your behavior.
Step 4: Continue to keep a record of that behavior for 5 days while you apply the principles of operant conditioning. Turn in a table of your behavior over those 5 days.
Step 5: After the week is over, write up your assessment. Make sure you address the following questions. Your report should not be longer than 2 double-spaced, typed pages (which does not include the 2 tables that you need to turn in). If you turn in more than one page, your assignment must be stapled or paperclipped.
50 points total
I. Identifying the Behavior – 5 points
Summarize the behavior to be extinguished and explain why you chose it (i.e. what about this behavior made you want to extinguish it in the first place?). Make sure you use a clear operational definition for the behavior.
II. Identifying the causes and consequences – 5 points
When and why does the undesired behavior occur? Explain the conditions under which the behavior occurs and also explain the consequences of the behavior. Note that the...

...PSYCHOLOGICAL DEFENSE MECHANISM
Defense Mechanism/Ego Defense
* The protective, coping strategies adopted by the brain to shield us from painful feelings.
* They are learned usually as early in the childhood stage and are considered maladaptive when they become the predominant means of coping with the stressors.
* The method by which the ego can solve the conflicts between the super-ego and the id.
* They operate actively and involuntarily without the person’s awareness.
* Sigmund Freud was the person who developed the concept of defense mechanisms, however it was his daughter Anna Freud who clarified and conceptualized them.
* Sigmund Freud was the person who developed the concept of defense mechanisms, however it was his daughter Anna Freud who clarified and conceptualized them.
Why do we use defense mechanism?
* People use defense mechanisms when internal or external stressors become too great.
* To protect us from threats to our self-esteem and other sources of anxiety and maintain our self-image
* To manipulate, deny or tamper with reality
* To help people to minimize anxiety to achieve goals in an unacceptable way and deal with unwanted thoughts
TYPES OF DEFENSE MECHANISMS
1. Denial
- The simplest type of defense mechanism wherein it is the refusing to admit something has happened.
* Alcoholics are notorious for denying for denying they have a problem when everybody sees it.
2. Rationalization (“ I...